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After the disappointment - perceived or otherwise - of Windows Vista, many are pinning their hopes on a revival with Windows 7. And from our first impressions of the pre-beta code, that's exactly what they can expect.

We've put AMD and Intel’s new processors to the test, and there's one clear winner.

Stack your system full of software without paying a penny, with our guide to essential downloads

David Fearon introduces 3D models and rendering

Prepare to say goodbye to the Pentium as we reveal the next generation

David Fearon explains how to save energy and hassle by converting your old Windows XP PC to a virtual one that you can run on your Vista machine

We test AMD’s first quad-core processor for both speed and power efficiency

Rarely has a new camera received as much attention as the EOS 300D, released amid a flurry of excitement among photographers and a massive marketing campaign. Why the fuss? Because it's a true 6.3-megapixel digital SLR for under $2,000 including lens. It sounds expensive in the context of the cameras in this month's digital cameras Labs, but the previous generation of several models in that test were nudging a grand when they were released.

Performance per watt has taken a backward step, but it’s very fast with the right apps.

High performance with a matching price tag.

The newest version of Intel’s laptop platform is here. We unveil and test real Santa Rosa hardware.

This first of a new generation is only a little faster than the old, but its potential is clearly huge

Impressive technology, but increasing cores doesn’t necessarily increase performance.

They may look big and complicated, but a digital slr is just as easy to use and takes far better pictures than a pocket digicam

Welcome to the first zombie movie we’ve seen that’s actually any good. Left 4 Dead finally gets gaming away from the trigger-point mechanic: you have no idea if a dozen zombies are around the corner, or one, or none.

An expensive board, but a fascintating way of getting a powerful, quiet system, especially if you're prepared to tweak.

In the past, Palm's approach to PDA design has been clear: keep things simple and produce slick devices with adequate specifications for note taking, appointment tracking and contact organisation.

The A330 is a competent, fully featured and easy to use DSLR, but a backward step in some respects.